Applying to American colleges? If so, there are probably a lot of questions you need answered.
How do colleges determine who gets in and who gets denied?
What sort of funding is there for Canadian students?
What is the difference between early decision and early action admissions?
What are the Ivy League schools looking for?
What do student-athletes need to do?
To provide you with answers to all of these questions (and more), PREPSKILLS® has developed the PREPSKILLS® U.S. College Admissions Workshop. Applying for entry to an American college is a two-year process, and it can be a three-year process if you decide to take the PSAT! It’s best to be prepared ahead of time, rather than finding yourself overwhelmed by obligations, stipulations, and specific requirements that you can’t meet in Grade 12. Ensure that you are prepared to submit your application successfully. Contact PREPSKILLS® today to register for the PREPSKILLS® US College Admissions workshop.
PREPSKILLS® U.S. College Admissions workshop curriculum
Materials
The PREPSKILLS® U.S. Admissions Guide for Canadian Students includes information on: (127 pages) Types of American colleges (e.g. Ivy League, liberal arts, community college)
Admissions case studies
PSAT/SAT/ACT testing requirements
Admissions statistics explanation and deconstruction
College rankings and methodological considerations
Ivy League and top college specificities and requirements
College “fit”
Diversifying applications for admissions officers
Scholarships, loans and financing for Canadian students
Financial aid case studies
NCAA and student-athlete considerations
National Portfolio Days and student-artist considerations
Workshop overview
Prior to attending the PREPSKILLS® U.S. Admissions Workshop, participants will be asked to:
Identify their top three college choices
Complete a Common Application admission essay (to be submitted to PREPSKILLS® three days in advance of the workshop)
Complete a Personal Attributes Worksheet listing extra-curricular activities and current high-school grades (transcripts are also acceptable if accompanied by a list of extra-curricular activities)
During the workshop, participants will:
Complete a Personal Attributes Analysis worksheet
Complete a Steps To Gain Admission task-list and timeline
Complete an Interview Skills Analysis worksheet
Student-athletes will also:
Complete a NCAA Standards and Requirements worksheet
Workshop consultancy services
At the PREPSKILLS® U.S. Admissions Workshop, participants will receive individualized and group consultancy on:
College “fit” (for selected colleges)
Student profiling
Admission essay commentary and analysis
Standardized testing (i.e. SAT and ACT) analysis (students who have taken the PREPSKILLS® Diagnostic SAT exam can submit those scores in lieu of official scores)
High school G.P.A. (Grade Point Average) profiling
Interview tips and commentary
NCAA overview and admissions profiling
PREPSKILLS® U.S. Admissions Workshop Testimonials
What our former students and their parents say about PREPSKILLS's U.S. Admissions Workshop.
"When I realized that I wanted to go to Northeastern University in Boston starting next fall, I also realized that I would probably have to write the SATs. The Prepskills SAT preparation course greatly prepared me for writing the SATs. The one on one teacher-student environment allowed for the individual attention needed to improve my weaknesses. The practice SAT tests were probably the most helpful preparation tool that I was provided with, as I got a taste of what the SATs were actually like before writing them!
"Any athlete that is serious about the NCAA should prepare and learn the strategies behind writing a successful SAT. That is what they will get when they take the PrepSkills SAT preparation course. It really helped my son receive the score needed to gain acceptance with the Clarkson University Division 1 Hockey team. It was a great program and I can’t say enough about the instructor, she really helped my son build the skills and confidence he needed to successful write the SAT exam."
"Prepskills offers you that special attention that you need before writing the longest test of your life. The teachers calm your spirits and take you through the cirriculum at your pace."
A Hockey Mom’s Perspective: "I have found that knowledge of the recruiting and US admission processes, as well as the importance of preparing early and well for the SAT, is surprisingly lacking. As a result, many players in the past have taken an unplanned PG year. The services that a company such as PREPSKILLS® offers can fill an important gap here."
"Thanks to PREPSKILLS® SAT Course, I dared to apply and was admitted to McCombs School of Business at The University of Texas and some other top schools in the country. More importantly, it furthered my knowledge of and love for Math and English. Many thanks and warmest regards."
"Just a note of thanks to PREPSKILLS® for your SAT Course and the wonderful instructor. My daughter enjoyed the program, the strategies and I think she did quite well! Most importantly, I appreciate the personalized service you provided and the guidance pertaining to the overall admission process."
"My two sons have taken both the PREPSKILLS® SAT prep course and the SSAT prep course. I can't imagine anyone seriously interested in the academic well being of their kids not taking advantage of PREPSKILLS' extraordinary services. The results have been most impressive, and the cost well worth the investment in my children's future!"
"Our daughter enrolled in PREPSKILLS® SAT Course and we were very pleased with the results. She increased her scores greatly and the teacher was outstanding. It’s important that the teacher has a thorough understanding of the expectations and the program is the best comprehensive program available in the GTA! (Believe me, we’ve checked them all out!)"
"Small class sizes, qualified, experienced and professional teachers. It was like taking my LSATs years ago, but definitely worth the effort. Our son has already been accepted on an athletic scholarship!"
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"Any athlete that is serious about the NCAA should prepare and learn the strategies behind writing a successful SAT. That is what they will get when they take the PrepSkills SAT preparation course. It really helped my son receive the score needed to gain acceptance with the Clarkson University Division 1 Hockey team. It was a great program and I can’t say enough about the instructor, she really helped my son build the skills and confidence he needed to successful write the SAT exam." 
